Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport by scheduled flight (flight booked by agent or on own arrangements). You clear customs and immigration formalities and are met outside opposite the Arrivals Hall by a representative.
You will be assisted to your transfer vehicle for your transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge or similar
Forest Hill Hotel
Forest Hill Hotel in Arusha is a peaceful retreat nestled in lush greenery near Mount Meru. Ideal for safari travelers, it offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, en suite bathrooms, and modern amenities like Wi-Fi and cable TV. Guests enjoy an infinity-style pool, vibrant gardens, friendly service, and a restaurant serving international cuisine.
Morning at leisure with optional activities (payable direct).
Safari briefing and lunch at the hotel. Then depart to Tarangire National Park. As you make your way out of Arusha, you leave the busycity behind, and the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. It will be common to see young children tending to herds of cattle and sheep. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift Valley rises from the horizon.
Afternoon arrival at the tented lodge located adjacent to the park for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Burunge Tented Lodge
Burunge Tented Lodge sits within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, only ten minutes from Tarangire National Park’s main entrance. Overlooking Lake Burunge, the lodge provides a privileged setting to observe wildlife drawn to the water and the migration corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. The property features spacious en‑suite tents, including family units, blending rustic safari style with modern comfort. Guests enjoy a central lounge and dining area built on raised wooden platforms, a swimming pool, campfire evenings, and sweeping views of the surrounding savannah. Full board service, eco‑friendly practices, and warm hospitality make Burunge Tented Lodge an excellent choice for travelers seeking value and convenience while exploring northern Tanzania’s renowned safari circuit.
Morning game drive and lunch at the lodge.
Then depart to Lake Manyara National Park arriving at your lodge located adjacent to the park for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Manyara Lakeview Oasis or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Manyara Lakeview Oasis
Manyara Lakeview Oasis is a tranquil lodge located in Losirwa, near Mto wa Mbu, overlooking the scenic Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The property offers a blend of cottages and canvas tents, each designed to provide comfort while immersing guests in the natural surroundings. Facilities include a swimming pool, dining area, and the Hakuna Matata Bar, all positioned to maximize panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Its location provides convenient access to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree‑climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. With warm hospitality and a peaceful setting, Manyara Lakeview Oasis serves as an ideal base for exploring northern Tanzania’s safari circuit.
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch.
Depart for Serengeti National Park. Once you pass the Naabi Gate – the gateway to Serengeti National Park – you game view en route to the lodge arriving for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp is a mobile camp located in the central Serengeti, offering an authentic safari experience in the heart of Tanzania’s most famous park. Positioned in the Seronera area, the camp provides easy access to abundant wildlife and the annual migration routes. Accommodation consists of spacious en‑suite tents with comfortable beds, solar lighting, and private verandas. A central mess tent serves as the dining and lounge area, complemented by evening campfires under the stars. The camp features 10 double tents and one family tent, blending rustic charm with essential comforts. Serengeti Kati Kati is managed by Tanganyika Wilderness Camps and is ideal for travelers seeking immersion in the wilderness with convenience and warm hospitality.
Morning and afternoon game drives with meals and overnight at the lodge.
OPTIONAL Shared Hot Air Balloon Safari:
- Early morning shared transfer in the balloon company vehicle to the balloon staging site. You meet the pilot who provides a safety briefing while the crew inflate the hot air balloon. At sunrise, your shared hot air balloon lifts off over the African plains. At times, your pilot will ascend to a higher altitude to give you an overview of the ecosystem. Then you descend to treetop level to silently observe the wildlife from above. After about 50 minutes, you land and are met by the balloon staff to transport you to your shared bush breakfast. You then return to your camp or lodge.
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp is a mobile camp located in the central Serengeti, offering an authentic safari experience in the heart of Tanzania’s most famous park. Positioned in the Seronera area, the camp provides easy access to abundant wildlife and the annual migration routes. Accommodation consists of spacious en‑suite tents with comfortable beds, solar lighting, and private verandas. A central mess tent serves as the dining and lounge area, complemented by evening campfires under the stars. The camp features 10 double tents and one family tent, blending rustic charm with essential comforts. Serengeti Kati Kati is managed by Tanganyika Wilderness Camps and is ideal for travelers seeking immersion in the wilderness with convenience and warm hospitality.
Depart the lodge and game view as you make your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A picnic lunch box is served en route.
You travel along the rim of the crater and descend to the village of Karatu arriving at your lodge for afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Tloma Lodge or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Tloma Lodge
Tloma Lodge is a charming property located in the Ngorongoro Highlands near Karatu, Tanzania. Inspired by colonial‑style farmhouses, the lodge offers 24 cottages and 12 garden rooms surrounded by lush gardens and coffee plantations. Its elevated position provides sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the valley below. Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, and lounge, all designed to create a tranquil retreat after safari excursions. Guests enjoy fresh meals prepared with produce from the lodge’s own gardens, adding to the authentic farm atmosphere. Tloma Lodge is managed by Tanganyika Wilderness Camps and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the surrounding highlands while experiencing warm hospitality and scenic landscapes.
Early departure and descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. You game drive in this paradise. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that you might see all of the big five.
A picnic lunch box is provided at a scenic location within the floor of the crater. In the afternoon, you return to the rim of the crater and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:Tloma Lodge or similar
*Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Tloma Lodge
Tloma Lodge is a charming property located in the Ngorongoro Highlands near Karatu, Tanzania. Inspired by colonial‑style farmhouses, the lodge offers 24 cottages and 12 garden rooms surrounded by lush gardens and coffee plantations. Its elevated position provides sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the valley below. Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, and lounge, all designed to create a tranquil retreat after safari excursions. Guests enjoy fresh meals prepared with produce from the lodge’s own gardens, adding to the authentic farm atmosphere. Tloma Lodge is managed by Tanganyika Wilderness Camps and serves as an ideal base for exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the surrounding highlands while experiencing warm hospitality and scenic landscapes.
Those awake early enough will be able to enjoy the sunrise across the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Following breakfast, you depart the lodge and begin your journey back to Arusha arriving in the city for lunch (excludes drinks).
Then transfer to Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport for your departure flight (flight booked by agent or on own arrangements).
End of tour.
*Breakfast included
Cost Includes:
Landside meet and greet services Transfers as specified Transport for the safari sector in 4x4 vehicles on a shared basis with a maximum of 6 passengers per vehicle Guaranteed window seats Services of experienced bilingual English-speaking driver-guides on our scheduled (seat-in-vehicle) safaris (languages including Spanish, French, German, and Italian are available on request and subject to availability) Game drives and activities as specified in the itinerary All accommodation and meals as specified All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax, where applicable) Filtered water will be provided in safari vehicles provided by Ranger Safaris and Pollman’s Tours and Safaris (as applicable) Travellers should bring reusable water bottlesCost Excludes:
International and regional flights (except where specified) Airport taxes except on tickets we issue Passport and visa feesZanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable) Hot air balloon safaris Driver-guide gratuities Dining rooms tips and porterage Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance Drinks, Laundry, Telephone bills and any items of a personal nature (except where specified)
Additional remarks:
The itinerary may have to be rerouted the itinerary or accommodated in similar lodges in case of non-availability. Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes, or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control, and any increase levied will be passed to you for existing and new bookings. Flight times mentioned for internal flights are based on published schedules but are subject to change depending on the airline’s load factors and airstrips visited.Arrival Information:
Earliest check-in at the arrival hotel is 14h00. Travellers arriving on early morning flights are urged to book a pre-night at the arrival hotel (at an additional cost) to avoid delays in accessing the hotel rooms on arrival.Departure Information:
This safari returns to Arusha at 1230 hrs. Travellers departing from Arusha Airport on a domestic flight to Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or international flight should book a flight departing later than 1230 hrs. Travellers departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport on a domestic or international flight should book a flight departing later than 1530 hours. Travellers with limited time before their departure flight will be provided a picnic boxed lunch in lieu of lunch in Arusha. Travellers with a long layover before their departure flight should consider booking a day room (at an additional cost) to refresh and repack before their international journey.IMPORTANT Luggage Information:
Travellers should only bring soft sided bags on safari. Luggage space in safari vehicles is limited. These bags should measure no more than the following: Height 66 centimetres Length 42 centimetres Width 28 centimetres. Soft sided bags with wheels are permitted. If travelling on internal flights during your safari, luggage allowances are strictly enforced to 15 kilograms per person including carry-on bags. If arriving and departing from the same city, bags can be stored in our offices for a one-time fee of $40.00 (per booking, not per bag or per person) to transfer and store the bags and reconnect them with the travellers for departure.
